Immunosuppression in the setting of renal dysfunction
After participating in this activity, the learner will be able to…
- Describe at least three potential consequences of chronic renal dysfunction following liver transplantation and the impact on patient outcomes.
- Summarize three common renal sparing immunosuppression strategies in the liver alone recipient with chronic renal dysfunction.
- Explain at least two factors that determine renal outcomes following simultaneous liver-kidney transplant and what effect these may have on choice of immunosuppression protocol.
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